{{use mdy dates|date=September 2024}} {{Use Philippine English|date=September 2024}} {{Infobox film | name = G! LU | native_name = Go! La Union | image = G! LU film poster.jpg | director = Philip King<ref>{{Cite web |last=Showbiz |first=Manila Standard |date=2024-04-28 |title=Philip King doubles down with 'Elevator,' 'G! LU' |url=https://manilastandard.net/?p=314440691 |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}</ref> | writer = Philip King | producer = {{Plainlist| * Philip King * Ben Chan * Arnold Vegafria }} | starring = {{Plainlist| * David Licauco * Derrick Monasterio * Teejay Marquez * Kiko Estrada * Ruru Madrid * Enzo Pineda }} | cinematography = Mo Zee | editing = Tara Illenberger | music = {{Plainlist| * Emerzon Texon * Immanuel Verona }} | studio = {{Plainlist| * ALV Films * Benchingko/Films }} | distributor = Rein Entertainment Productions | released = {{Film date|2024|04|24}} | runtime = 89 minutes | country = Philippines | language = Tagalog }} '''''G! LU''''' ({{Literal translation|'''''Go! La Union'''''}}) is a 2024 Filipino comedy film written and directed by Philip King, starring David Licauco, Kiko Estrada, Derrick Monasterio, Ruru Madrid, Teejay Marquez, and Enzo Pineda. The film released on April 24, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Salterio |first=Leah |title=After 5-year wait, ALV Films' 2nd venture gets theatrical run |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/04/24/2349927/after-5-year-wait-alv-films-2nd-venture-gets-theatrical-run/ |access-date=2024-09-05 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> It is the directoral debut of Philip King.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tomada |first=Nathalie |title=Rein Entertainment's Philip King makes dual directorial debut with 'Elevator,' 'G! LU' |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/04/29/2351311/rein-entertainments-philip-king-makes-dual-directorial-debut-elevator-g-lu/ |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> The film focuses on various issues like mental health, gender and love issues.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Felipe |first=MJ |date=April 18, 2024 |title=Barkada movie 'G! LU' tackles gender, mental health and love issues |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/17/barkada-movie-g-lu-tackles-gender-mental-health-and-love-issues-028 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref>
== Synopsis == Six friends. One last epic summer adventure. Join a group of friends, who go on a vacation in La Union and encounter new experiences as they hang out with girls and party.
== Cast == === Main cast === * David Licauco as Patrick Dy<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-19 |title=David Licauco deepens bonds over barkada film 'G! LU' |url=https://cinemabravo.com/2024/04/20/david-licauco-g-lu-la-union-movie/ |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=CinemaBravo |language=en}}</ref> * Ruru Madrid as Albert Ramirez * Derrick Monasterio as Ryan Santos<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-24 |title=Derrick Monasterio hopes to promote 'G! LU' in 'It's Showtime' |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/04/24/2349632/derrick-monasterio-hopes-promote-g-lu-its-showtime/ |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=www.philstar.com |language=en-US}}</ref> * Enzo Pineda as Brian Santos * Teejay Marquez as Raymond Gomez<ref>{{Cite web |title=Actor Teejay Marquez plays a different kind of role in his latest ALV Films project G! LU which has him stealing the hearts of both genders in barkada themed film. The versatile actor face the press during the movie presson last April 17. |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=957199352443824&id=100044613031486&set=a.788980419265719 |access-date=2024-09-05 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> * Kiko Estrada as Carlos Villamor
=== Supporting cast === * Carl Guevara as Aaron * Ken Anderson as Chippy Alonzo * Michelle Dee as Sarah * Katarina Rodriguez as Kathy * Sophia Senoron as Erika Manalo * Chanel Morales as Lala Gonzales * Maureen Montagne as Rhea Garcia * Dawn Chang as Beth Gan * Kimi Mugford as Issa Cruz * Denver Hernandez as Tonio * Ali Forbes * Pinky Amador * Bambi Habalo * Marlon Mance * Eliza Sarmienta * Allan Villafuerte * Pontri Bernardo * Ryan Artienda * Posh Develos
== Reception == The film was made in 2019 and supposed to be released on 2020 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the producers decided to shelve the project.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ruiz |first=Marah |title=LOOK: Movies delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/12393/look-movies-delayed-due-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic/photo? |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> After five years the film released on April 24, 2024.
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== External links == * {{IMDb title|id=32034969|title=G! LU}}
Category:2024 films Category:2024 comedy films Category:2020s Tagalog-language films Category:Films set on beaches Category:Philippine comedy-drama films Category:Films about mental health {{Philippines-film-stub}} Category:2024 Philippine films